Trump Jokes That House Dems Will Likely Subpoena the White House Turkey

"Even though Peas and Carrots have received a presidential pardon, I have warned them that House Democrats are likely to issue them both subpoenas."

By NTK Staff | 11.21.2018 @10:55am

President Donald Trump joked at the annual presidential turkey pardoning that House Democrats would likely issue subpoenas to the turkeys and that the Ninth Circuit would block his pardons on Tuesday.

“Peas and Carrots will both live out the rest of their days at Gobblers Rest on the campus of Virginia Tech — good place — where they will enjoy a beautiful private enclosure under the care of poultry science students and veterinarians,” Trump said. “In other words, they’re going to be well taken care of at Virginia Tech.”

“However, it won’t be entirely a rest. Even though Peas and Carrots have received a presidential pardon, I have warned them that House Democrats are likely to issue them both subpoenas,” Trump joked. “Nonetheless, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I will be issuing both Peas and Carrots a presidential pardon. Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee that your pardons won’t be enjoined by the Ninth Circuit. Always happens; they guarantee it.”

“All joking aside, this is a time for Americans to unite together in a spirit of love, understanding, unity and joy as one very proud American family,” Trump added. “We give thinks for the family, friends, neighbors and loved ones who enrich our lives, lift our spirits and fill our days with joy. And we give thanks to God, who continues to shed his almighty grace upon this magnificent land that we all love so very much.”